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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 01, 1971

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Merino Rams Flown From Australia to Fiji by Small Aircraft

Hazleton Air Services from Orange NSW operates two to three rams per flight to Nadi Fiji, with Fiji Times noting flights timed to connect with outbound international services. NSW manager Dalgety and Co and ACTU reports are referenced as investigations proceed, while Qantas acknowledged two rams flown to Tahiti before halting further shipments.

Nsw Nadi Fiji Times Sydney Melbourne Hazleton Air Services Orange Fiji Mra Max Hazleton Rams Australia It Times Buenos Aires Tahiti Mexico Mpflbourne ACTU Qantas Hazleton Brisbane Dalgety and Co L Bonifant Hawke Dalgetys Trans- Polar International Ascot Bonifant Dalgety

Bombing Raids Over Saigon and Laos Persist

US command reports round the clock fighter bomber and B 32 raids continuing from Saigon through eastern Laos. The late news bulletin notes extensive air operations as the conflict persists in the Ho Chi Minh trail area.

Rentes J Ho Chi Minh Ital Laos

Riot at Nazi office in Melbourne sparks four charges

A Melbourne mob stormed the National Socialist Party headquarters on Nicholson Street injuring property. Police recovered two shotguns and a 22 caliber rifle. Four men, ages 47 43 28 and 21, were charged at the City Watch House after the riot that began around 3 pm.

NAZI Melbourne National Socialist Party Carlton Hickey Yarra Nicholson Street

Floods trap hundreds as rivers rise across north west NSW

Flood conditions strand hundreds of travellers across north west New South Wales with towns cut off and rivers threatening further flooding. Civil defence teams evacuate families near Scone while Moree reports rising Mehi River and Hunter River expected to break banks by tomorrow.

Sydney Nsw Trans Aml Tamworth Scone Moree Mehi Gwydir Weather Bureau Hunter River MacIntyre Hunter Namor Shoalhaven Denman Hunter Valley

Flooding forces hundreds out in NSW and Queensland

Torrential rains caused widespread floods across NSW Queensland and Victoria isolating towns such as Moree Gunnedah Narrabri and stranding residents. RAAF helicopters flood boats and volunteers assist evacuations near Gunnedah Narrabri while roads rail lines and coastal highways remain cut. A 41 year old Aboriginal labourer swept from a vehicle remains missing near Wollen Creek Gippsland faces renewed flood risk. Weather Bureau warns of possible further rainfall as crisis loosens in Gippsland.

Thomas George McGrrady Toomelah Nsw Queensland Victoria RAAF Gunnedah Narrabri Railways Department Moree Showground Whalen Creek Goondiwindi

Apollo 14 poised for launch at Cape Kennedy

Apollo 14 readiness reported as countdown nears 3.23pm lift off with astronauts Alan Shepard Stuart Roosa and Edgar Mitchell asleep before their 10 day lunar mission. For NASA, perfect countdown despite a false alarm, with weather forecast favorable and tracking stations ready. A safety boost at Kennedy Space Center accompanied by protests expected by opponents of space funding amid security precautions.

Alan Shepard Stuart Roosa Edgar Mitchell Earth Moon Gulf of Mexico Shepard

Canberra January rainfall nearly doubles 1970 level

Canberra records show January rainfall at 4.5 inches, about twice the 1970 figure. In 24 hours to 6am 4.7 inches fell. Yesterday’s high reached 64 degrees, 18 below January average. Forecast unsettled with showers and storms, max 70. Fire danger low. Rain floods Hindmarsh Drive underpass near Chifley Lyons, three to four feet deep.

Chifley Betwen Chifley Lyons Hindmarsh Drive

Secretaries Public Service Breach Cited In Immigration Policy Debates

The Secretary of the Department of Immigration Sir Peter Heyden admitted breaching the Public Service Act to publicize department activities on economic grounds. The summer school debate featured Mr Sharp and Ms Hastie arguing over migrant contributions and the impact on GDP, with discussions highlighting division over who pays for migrants versus incoming residents.

Department of Immigration Sir Peter Heyden Usuipy MT Srp Darewtir Tnglustrves Ltd Sharps Deiuienelion Pep Cupine Nathan Ccomomie Peer Heyden Sharp Associated Chambers of Commerce Austhala G. M. Hastie Commonwealth Immigration Planning Council Immgraion Mixentze Jink Penmer Hothe National University Im- Thyrdlion

National priorities haywire says Crean shadow treasurer

Mir CreanLabor's shadow treasurer says Australia's priorities have gone haywire if restraint policies hit pensioners and ordinary earners. Page 7. ALP Victorian party seeks proportional representation as unions gain influence after Melbourne meeting. Page 3. Reports claim South Vietnamese forces with US air power targeted Communist bases. onions remain unconfirmed. Page 5. Uganda accuses Sudanese troops of border crossing. Sudan denies. Page 5. Australia holds slim chances to win sixth cricket test at Adelaide Oval. commentary by Rohan Rivett. Back, Page 9-10.

Labor Mir Crean Law U's Australia Adelaide Oval Rohan Rivett

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